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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09

,gzs&s a2iEG5E5+s,+ a. ~, people 10 mveSt1-
gate the parlor magic and funny business by
which a man can buy two millions Of dollars
worth of stock in the Aurora Borealis without
paying for it, stick quill In IL and initiate the
stock to twenty millions, then borrow thirty
| five millions on the new stock by booming il,
make an assignment, bust and slide fifty
pound ledger up his sleeve, is most gratifying.
In the case OF Mr.. Ives, the gentle, polite
failure to remember, the earnest desire not
to tell lie or anything else, the courteous
and unobtrusive effort to avoid being too
positive about anything that would assist
anybody i'll nscertaining anything-all. all Is
interesting.
The conversation during the investigation
for oned day ran something like this:
"Mr. Ives, did you III making your assign
ment turn over all the books connected with
your busiiess!"
40 you mean my Iibrary!"
"NO; the books of account, the day book
casl, book, ledger, ETC., etc."
|. "Oh!'
~ ask it you turned over all such books on
the .iat- Of your nssignment!'
II r,"k hardly tell that. At least, would
only :.wrar on information and belief"
| "Weil, t., the best OF your knowledge and
belief, did yon turn over those books at that
timer
II think did. but am not positive as to
the date"
"What makes you think you didp
"Becausc did frequently turn the books
over, i'll order to SEQ how they looked on the
other side"
"Mr. Ives, We flnd that several Of tho more
important books connected with your ofilee
snd tho firm Of Henry s. Ives & Co. are
missing. Do you know where they area"
NO, I do not"
Were they in your once prior to your as
signrnent''
"Oh, yes, they were there, according to the
best Of my knowledge and belief, up to the
limo that they were not there"
"Havo you any idea, Mr.: Ives where those
books are now"
mo, sir; only in general way"
:"How do you mean in a general way9'
"Well, mean that know only In what
might be called a general way" 3,
"Well, Mr.. Ives, will you state then. In q
general way. where those books are nowT'
"Yes, sir; they are elsewhere"
What makes you say they are elsewhere,
Mr.. 1vesr'
because they are not there"
"Well, now, will you tell US whether you
removed those books from the office Of II. 6.
Ives &c Co. or not"
500 vou esk ne 70 answer that Question
.n:raonaiiys'
"Ycs."
do you wish a verbal answer or would
you rather have it in writingl"
'"Answer orally"
"WeIl, then, did not, to my knowledge"
"Would you have been apt to know of it il
you had taken them away yourself!'
"Well, only in a general way"
+ Would You have known about it if any
ono disc had taken them awayl"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Long Suffering Man.

During cyclone shutter was blown
against the head OF John Sine at Servis,
Ind, and he has lost the power Of speech In
consequence. 1t is difficult to understand
why merciful Providence permits such q
thing to happen to a man, but never to .
woinan.-LOwell Citizen.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
RIGHT TO THE SPOT,
THIa Is A rOoRrsr
AND THEY WERE MARRIED.

SHE.
She lived away out in Arksusaw- = So
She had snaggle teeth and q whopper Jaw;
Her hair was as red IS prairie IRE,
And her name it was Susan Mirapdy Marian.
Her color was ccru and freckla. and.tsn;
She wore No. 9's like = little man;
Her temper was always stolen or strayed,
And the oracles vowed she would die an old maid
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
A COmD1eto Succe6a.

"How do you like your new type writer.'
inquired the agent.
Its immensel" was the enthusiastic re-
sponse ~ wonder how I ever got along
without it."
swell, would yoa mind giving me little
testimonial to that effect"
"Certainly not; do it gladly"
So ho rolled up his sleeves and in An in
credibly short space Of time pounded out this:
"afted Using thee AUTOMATIC Baek-acionn
atype writer for tbrs emonthe an d Over: !
udhesitattinggly pronounce it promo nce it to
be al ad even moro than tn Manufacture
claim for 1t. During tho time been in our
posessio u .. /, til REQ month";! id has more
I'll nn than paid paid for iteelf in the Saveing
OF timo all d labrr"! John Z Smith
"There you Are, SIR -, A..
@Thanks," said the agent, obviously. New
York Gun.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
UnantentiOmal.

Mr.. Pufrer who has recently "struck 1t
rich'D-Pete, I am going to get you a coach.
mans livery; what do you think Of that!
Pete (who has been 'hred man. for years)
Yes, sab, would like it very much, sab.
1t would distinguish me from dc rest Of do
family, sah.-Life.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Ths Summers DvipR.

The Summers dyinS; let it die;
1t had its pleasure ard ito pain,
Its record full Of loss and gain;
Then wherefore grieve
That it xllonld leave!
Tho Summers dying; let It die!
Tho Summers dying: let Il die:
1t had its share OF sunny hours,
OF gentle breeHes, drenchinR showers,
OF hotel bills,
Nalarinl ills e y.
Tho summers dying: let II dict
-1sstsa Bn1seA
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Tho Modern Spirit.


D1ink-and tho world drinks with you.
Go thirsty, you thirst alone;
And every friend with . dollar to spend
Has most hnpecunious grown.
Flirt-anh all women Afrt with you.
Love, and you're left in tho cold!
And The one that did seem the delight Of your
dream,
Turns braEen and brutal and bold.
Sn-and tlie crowd sins with you.
Repent--they laugh and they jeer!
Zen II soda You drink. they complscently think
You've been toying with whisky or beer
Live-and IL wealthy oil love you.
Die-and you rot forgot!
Aud your best girl will spoon with your enemy
Right over your burial spot
Leland the public aduires you.
Il do In these verses newt
But never forget that lady wears yet
The poesy crown on her brow
ExxA wxxxxxR WxxXxx.
William e. S fales in Journalist
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE III Minnesota. I
County Of Morrison !

state ui Minnesota.
County Of Morrison !
In Probate Court.
In the Matter OF the Estate of join, Francis
RhhScl, Deceased:
Tn Icntling and filing the petition of A. c.
Morrill, eff Little Elk City, Morrison County,
Minnesota representing. among other things.
that he is interested in the tit. to real estate of
which said John Francis Banscn late of the city of
Milwaukee,. state of Wisconsin. died seized. that
ru, on the 9Th day IF November A. u. 1874
- >Aii city of Milwaukee said John Francis
':l+rn died intcstht". and being resident Of
said city of Milwaukee at the time of his death,
len, ing goods, chattci> and estate within this
County. and that the said Petitioner is nov
interested III the real estate Of said dcccased and
lnyilIE that administration of said estate be to
q. !. Churchill of Little Falls granted
n IS ORDERED. that said petition be heard
bcioVc the Judge of this Court on Saturday the
18th day Of September \. y. 1887 at O'Clock
?; H., at Little Falls in his Office ut the Court
House ia said County
ORDERED FURTHER. that notice thereof be
given ID the heirs OF Siiih deceased md TO all
persons Interested, hy publishing n copy of this
order for thrcc successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing. In the Little Falls Transcript
weekly newspaper printed and published ut
Little Falls In said County.
Nhtcd at Little Fails the 10th day of August
\ D. 1887.
by the Court,
n. RICHARDSON,
Judge of Probate.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Money for tho Mother.

II Il man counts woman At to be the
mother Of his children, it il little tliat she
should be ct to e1pend money Tor their rear
ing. II u man Is gentle and soft enough to
come into tender contact with his little chill
dren he must be nia1leable enough ~ be
shaped Alright In regard TO, the money that
they and their mother require. OF course, il
the man is over brutal and the woman over
silly there must be disaster, whether there be
one purse or twenty. Or none. There may
we'll 10 women who have no sense about
money, just Is there arr women who do not
know how to bring up children. 1t is a de-
feet OF character Such women are failure
In proportion 10 their defects, and their de-
fsctive work, II cannot be denied, is evil.
But II both husband and wife' are OF the conf
mon type, honest, sincere, devoted and fairly
sensible, a patient, continuous and not UNI
lovely process Of consultation and concilia-
ton ard compromise viii bring then, sventu-
ally into a clear understanding Of relative
values. Gdit Ha,nfltonrfn The Cosmopolitan.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
The Training OF Daughters.

h Wesay our sons have to use their heads;
they must Do well trained. Housework IS
merely physical labor; any gnl Of common
ss.sse can pick itnp This IS where the mis-
take lies, and wonsn are just beginning to
.rsalile it. Housekeeping, in the right sense OF
The ssesssa, is not Nero phy steal labor Il re-
qlilfee rs pl,ieh ahead work to keep HOUSE,
sssce Sdualys.s 70 build d house successfully;
ssiiis ket woMnthars send our daughters out
SsSs$t fs i.us ot life with no practical
sSainf.s MI md expect them olnaks
siss tllsig way that sl,all in
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09

ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF Ap.
fiiCATiON FOR AprOl S'rMENT OF AID.
MlNISTRATOR
State of Minnesota
County Of Morrison
In Probate Court
In the Matter Of the Estate of William Butler
deceased
On reading aud filing tho petition of William
A. Butler and Mary +. Butler of said county and
state. representing, anon. other things, thai
William Butler, late of Little Falls, Minnesota.
on the 29th dny Of August. A, d., 1887, at Littl.
Falls. in said county and state, died intcstate
AMI being resident of this county at the time
OF ms death, leaving goods, chattels and estate
within this county, aud that the said petitioners
MIR! T.. Butler is the widow, and the said vii.
linn \. Butler is the son Of said deceased, and
praying that administration Of said estate be tC
William a. Bntlcr and Mary L. Butler granted
IT Is ORDERED, that said petition be heard
l"i"rr the Judge of said Court, on Friday, the
1th day "l October, A. d., 1887. at o'clock, A
NJ. at the QUIT ifUus. ill the Judge Of Probate
Olhrr therein in said county
ORDERED FURTHER, that notice thereof b,
given 10 the heirs OF sHii dcceMred and to nj
persons intcrr .ted. by publishing Il copy of this
order for three successive weeks prior to said
day ofhcaring i'll ihr L:ttl.. Falls TRANSCRIPT II
weekly newspaper printed and published al
Little Falls i'll said County
Dated ut Little Falls Minnesota. i|,. .th ,ln,
of September, a. d., 1887
BY the Court,
\. RICHARDSON,
Judge of Probate.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09

Gould not th.s mother ia 10 saved her dangh-
te. l:aay koGsa Of 1Ia, sasss ENG ciSson,,
fort by judicicus course OF training ana IN
structionf n i4 RE !. M, 1.
The housekeeper Ii the captain Of great
ship. and she needs to understand II In every
part to guide 1t SUGGEST fully into the port OF
happiness. Housekeeping, rightly conducted
.-a.a s,..- ...xhIv rniarsf nt - pleasure and
q comfort to a woman. Women dislike it
because they do not understand it. They do
not look intoit and see the poetry in all its
little honely details They are utterly nm
happy il anything befalls the truyty servant
and they are obliged for few days to do
their own work, and they are the yery:wemen
who make most complaint Of the scarcity and
general incompetence Of the average "hired
GIRL" This is the whole secret OF the "ser-
want girl" question. Housekeeping =
.s Latest Decoration Novelty. @
While in New York a few days since took
the opportunity to visit some of the leading
decorative artists, just to learn what is the
prettiest aud newest thing out for the fur
nishing Of rooms. At the office of The Art
Age saw whole room lined with what is
called Russian crash or burlap. 1t can be
had in New York, sixty-eight inches wide,
for fifty cents a yard. 1t is Of a light pearl
color, closely woven, and makes All admirable
for any style or color Of decora-
lions. The room saw was lined with this
crash, a narrow fold of the same being put
over the seams or where the edges joined. A
frieze OF the same ran around the top Of the
room. THIS had been hand painted in oils,
and was fastened to tho wall ct It's lower edge
with large headed brass tacks.
The effect OF the whole was very rich and
fine. Such tint and material makes good
natural background for pictures, especially
to hang against. Brown linen,
such as busters are made OF, IS now being
much used to decorate rooms with. Flowers
or conventional design can b painted upon
this cloth in fresco colors such - scene paint.
ers use. Any one can mix these colors, and
with a little practice will soon be ablo to
paint charming designs. A hall bedroom
would b. good room to begin upon. Call.
ing upon a celebrates, physician in New York
found his library, above the bookcases,
lined with deep red straw mating, tackled on
with brass tacks. Tho effect wes all that
could be desired. Wall papers have had their
day. unless they arc worry fine and artistic.
No modern house Of any professions now
tclerates wall paper. A room may be very
cheaply and beautifully decorated with stuifs:
OF ill kinds II only one. will give the subject
little thought and 60 at it.-Fuller Walker In
Kansas City Journal.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09

ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF AP-
FLNATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF AD
MINISTRATOR
County Of ; Morfis"": }ss In Probate Court,
In the Matter Of the Estate of William J. Par.
sons, deceased:
On reading and filing the petition of Ashley e,
MorrIll Of Little Elk City. in said county, repre-
scNtinE, among other things, that he IL a crcdi.
tor "I Willinm j. Parsons, late ofKalnsey county,
state of Minnesota, that about the lst day OF
January 4. d. 1882, at st. Paul, Minn said Par
SOUS died intcState, and being a resident Of
Ramsey county At the time of his death, leaving
snrds. chattcls and estate within this county
mn, TINT the said petitioner is creditor Of said
der.asr'. and praying that administration OF
said estate be to o. A. Churchill granted:
IT Is ORDERED. that said petition he heard
lHfUrc the judge Of this court on Saturday, the
18th day of September, a. u. 1887, ut 2 o'clock d,
m at his Office in the court house Mt Little Fails
In said county.
ORDERED FURTHER, that notice thereof be
given to the heirs Of said deceased and to all
persons Interested, by publishing copy Of this
order for three successive weeks prior to said day
of hearing. In the Little Falls Transcript, a
weekly newspaper printed and published at lit.
tic Falls in said county.
Dated vt Little Falls the 10th day of August,
A. d. 1887.
BY the Court.
n. RICHARDSON,
Judge OF Probate.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Tackled the Wrong Man.

+ ~. Tackled the Wrong Man.
Highwayman lin Pullman palace carl
Your money or your life.
SIS yon 'dressins dose remarks to me, sahf'
"You bet nm. Hurry up"
well, Pm dc pohtah Of dis yeah cah.r
"Oh! Excuse me- How arc you, com.
rndef'-W ashingtOn Critic.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
State Of Minnesota.
County OF Morrison.
District Court, Seventh Judic'al District.
james +. Kfmball. Piaintih.)
SUMMONS.
Sarah E. Kimball, Defendant.
The State Of Minnesota, to the above named de
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which has been filed i'm
the Office Of tho clerk Of said court III Little Falls
Minnesota, and 10 serve copy OF yonr answe,
to the said complaint on the subscriber, At his
ty. Within thirty days after the service OF this
summons upon you, exclusive Of the day OF such
service; and If you fail 10 answer the said com
plant within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff In
this action VIII apply to the court for the RELIEF
demanded fin the complaint.
Dated July q, 1857. III. FARSHAN
Plaintiffs Attorney. Little Falls. MIMI
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Didn't Expect such, Treatment.

This story is told Of Chauncey N. Depsw:
One day he was visited by a lawyer whom he
had known - reputable man, and of whose
downfall into the ranks of mendicants he had
not heard. With tears in his eyes, the man
told Of his wife's sickness and death, and then
askei the loan Of sufficient money to bury
her. Mr.. Depew, being greatly moved, guve
the man liberal sum and much sympathy.
Six months later the same man again called
upon Mr.. Depew, and taking out the Same
old handkerchief, began the old story OF his
wife's sickness and death. II helped to bury
that wife six months ago. said Mr.. Depew,
interrupting the man. The man stopped talk
Ing, wiped his eyes dry, and then, looking Mr..
Depew in the face, said: "Aftsr all the years
Lhave known you, I didn't expect this from,
you, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Tho Cl.ankins Year.

. - n z - NO CHHU8tWS f6Ufs 80 =
gold. 3zz5i5 Il 55z'
And everybody told me she owned million, cold
So while the leaves Fere turning beneath the
autumn skies,
4 watched my dumb devotion, rejected In her
eyes 5 ~ WI 5fs <5t..s ssts5
As fast the snow Was falling in winters icy days
81 wastesl half sny substance in SEEDING hsf
bouquaetG Il M ssss #S.55: i
bssass se birds were mating and caroling for
We III spfiIig, IL H.. z3SS ~
fsrsnt si,st ras Remaining on an engagement
ring. as ~ - n,
i And now that through the woodland the summer
II 1.. SsSnteaiils slant. B
Ind he Iiilion owner b b her 1,,ai aunt
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
His Vacation.

"Hello, Charley! what are you doing
moving" eskei one young man Of anoths,
whom he met with I biz valise in his hand.
ave just commenced my vacation
"Your -yacationr'
eyes. I'm vaeating at tho request Of my
landlady. n-WashinCton Critic.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Tic Gnnsl Oil VA~

snow, Mary Ann" said the teacher, ad-
dressing the foremost Of tho class in nv
thoIogy, ''who WIS it supported the world on
his shoulders!'
ut was Atlas, maalm"
"And who supported AtlasT'
"The book doesn't say; but guess his wife
supported him."-Chicago Sunday National.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
;. TALES BY auRnsTrE.
Funny Things Evolved by The B1ookly
EA4lo HumOriSt g

1unAy Things Evolved by The B1ooklyn
Eagle Humorist.
1aWaiter, what have you for dinnerf'
"Plain roast beef, mashed potatoes, maca-
ronf and stewed tomatoes.n ssThen bring ma
some roast lamb, baked potatoes, canlidower
and lima beam, and be quick about IT, .ztsz'
Two Of 4 DIFFERENT KIND. .si Fl
Resolute Old Lady lon the ferry) Young
man. wish you'd throw away that nasty
cigar; it's making Mo sick. Wavering Young
Man .tneekly compliant)- Me, too. q
SWEET USES OF ADVERSELY. -,
Landlord of summer hotel-George, run
down to Keep Beach and stop with me .
couple of days, You'll like the house. I've
got the dandy, cook now. George-French
chefa Landlord-Dutch baron. :. He's 10
drunk all the time he can't cook and 50 has
all our meals sent in from a restaurant, and
we're just living fat.
,-... BY THE SAD SEA WAVES.
Ethel, dear, you are looking palo aud i'll
this morning" "Yes, ma'am; went in bath
ing yesterday and got my feet wet" "Oh,
careless girl, and spoiled your bathing suit,
no doubt. Never let that happen again."
ONE OF HIS KIND OF BOYS
Nv Jou oSoE lake huy tulu6s' asked the
stranger, nodding toward the mahogany
work. v: "Well, yes" replied the photographer.
"that's my business. Paradoxical as it may
seem, deal in negatives, but never say no."
And he slid developer about three fingers
deep into the dark closet Of his cavernous
swallowing thing.
RIGHT TO THE SPOT.
Doctor" said the hypochondrisc. II am
going blind. I feel the blindness coming on
mo day by day." "Hah!n exclaims tho doctor
in deep disgust, "that's all in your eye" And
tho patient was greatly relieved to learn that
It wasn't his ear.
THIS IS A FLOORISr.
What Is your favorite flower, Mr.. Hay
seedf' asked Miss Lilybud. "The TUDOR
rows, marin, the tuber rows" said tho good
old man, for it was he, shouldering his hoo
and marching down to the potato patch.
This might be considered pun do terrebls.
Excuse my French,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09

The half of her jaw had been charmed away;
Her pug was piquant retrousse
And her carte was consigned to the U. $. male,
With the Maiden's Prayer" that it light not fail
HE.
and he! he was young and spooncy, and straight
Way fell in love and declined to wait
Aud so-the idea. How it makes me laugh:
And so-they were markedly telegraph!
j. G. Davis.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
Not the Fetehtn~ kim.

70 - W. INC otchhx Alma. O. 81.
Caller Ito old Mrs. Bently)-The now min
ister Is making himself quite popular. is he
not, Mrs. Bently. :. **rs.f Il ~.
Old Mrs. Bently-W Well, mint much sotby
him For the last three Sundays he's prayed
for rnin. an there ain't II drop fell yit-:
Puck Y E%S+ q .sSs Y s$=s.s r. = II, =.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09

8 The Sweetest Girl.
The sweetest girl think is she B
3 Who neyer Einks or blinks at me,
~ But passes by, s.
With better purpose under sun 81
Thnn hunting lovers On tho run
Or on the tiy. IS. sI st53f
She's hunted, not the huntress she,
Men think enough of her to he ls,f
sss 81 Her Hing slave; ri /, ssSSffi
Hhe dqs not hitter ON tile brink Is
OF cuI6sfone wl,ere the, siansiis-s stink 3
md knas.s. NJ
HeT h6anetsN ilaer jovers woo
And Ssee st,e q - resplensielksAe1
I ssa All lni fAir;;s
tesp Jsafyssts love, O snc.ed shslie &
Ibatshielda s,ie II Ets 81 d maid
r nsstes
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
BY THK SAD SEA WAVES.

Ethel, dear, you are looking palo aud i'll
this morning" ayes, ma'am; went in bath
ing yesterday and got my feet wet" "Oh,
careless girl, and spoiled your bathing suit,
no doubt. Never let that happen again"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-09-09
6 SWEET usrs or Anvrps,rv

Resolute Old Lady Ion the ferry Young
nan, l wish you'd throw away that nasty
igsr; it's making Mo sick Wayering Young
Nan (neekly cormpliailt}- too. r g.. 3 = -